Dryland Training resumes in mid September.   In the meantime there is lots going on!   Here are a few of the things.   Feel free to generate your own activities as well!  All specific info is posted on Facebook.  <strong></strong>

<strong> Yvonne's  Friday Cycling</strong> and <strong>Sharon's Specific Sunday Cycle-Strength </strong> This year they are ramping it up to be in shape for their Cape Breton trip at the end of June.  All are welcome to train with the group.   First cycle is April 18.  For more details, contact Penny.

<strong>Wednesday Morning Runs:</strong> Beacon hill North, Blair Road or the  Aviation Museum area (usually on the river path).  Easy, recovery runs, suitable for beginning runners, we can supply a beginning training plan and will encourage you.  We gradually build to a max of 5 K.  Very relaxed, friendly group.    Contact:  Marg, Rosy or Jo-Ann.

<strong>Hikes -Yikes</strong>:  Contact Rosy, Jo-Ann, Ila or Susan.  These hikes will be serious training, culminating in early August and not just a "walk in the park".  (Picture climbing and descending the Luskville-to- Firetower trail multiple times in a row. )

<strong>Twice Weekly Meech Lake Swims</strong>:  Early morning (well, how early depends on what the group decides).  For this one you need a wetsuit and need to be comfortable swimming in open water.  If we start on the later side of morning, you may also need a summer park pass.  Although several of us use rescue cans, this swim is completely unsupported.   We start at the end of May with about 15 minutes of swimming (brrr)  , and swim longer each week, up to about 3 or 4 K,  depending on the group .  We aim to swim regularly  except during thunderstorms.   Option to cycle or run afterwards on a  quiet Meech Lake Road, on the north loop, or  on trails.  If you are thinking of training for triathlons, this is the perfect group for you.   Contact Jo-Ann or Pauline or Cary.

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<strong>Weekly Trail Running:</strong>   Most likely to start mid summer or fall, short and easy, gradually building to an hour (or as long as you like) of hilly running.  Weekend mornings.

<strong>Occasional Mountain Biking:</strong>  In the park, especially in the fall.

<strong>Occasional Orienteering: </strong> This would be through the  Ottawa Orienteering Club, and is a very fun way to get in a run in a pleasant new spot,  while testing your map reading.

<strong>Occasional Canoe Trips</strong>: Day trips or longer.   Propose away!

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